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Bitcoin coin pinned beneath a closing metal door in a wet office corridor as a wall clock emphasizes the final minutes before a major options expiry

Bitcoin price just collapsed because the macro selloff collided with a $14 billion options expiry this morning

Roughly $14.1B in Bitcoin options and $2.2B in Ethereum options expired on Friday, Mar. 27. History suggests more volatility around expiry.

1 week ago

Exchanges

Will release of $3B Bitcoin from Mt Gox cause market bottom in August?

137,000 BTC may soon hit the market as Mt Gox is set to release funds to creditors that has been locked up for 7 years. How may this affect the price of Bitcoin and will it cause a further leg down?

4 years ago

Analysis

Bitcoin spikes above $22,500, but odds are it’s a fakeout

A relief rally took Bitcoin above $22,500, but a lack of bullish signs to support the next leg up suggest bears are far from done.

4 years ago

DeFi

Here’s why the crypto downturn isn’t the end for DeFi

Despite the brutal drawdown, DeFi protocols continue to run as intended, and it's this that will set it apart from CeFi going forward.

4 years ago

Bear Market

NFTs and games remain intact amid coldest winter

According to recent numbers, the coldest crypto winter emerged after the Terra collapse and toppled all crypto-related areas except for NFTs and gaming.

4 years ago

Investments

What is the Ultimate Blue-chip Crypto Asset: BTC, NFTs, or Land?

Contrary to the impression of many, the so-called risky assets in crypto might not be as volatile as you think.

4 years ago

Lending

BlockFi confirms it holds 50% of client funds in short-term positions with 10% in collateral

The crypto lending firm confirmed it holds similar collateral levels to fractional reserve banking while showcasing its ability to deliver for clients with 100% access to funds

4 years ago

Mining

Crypto mining profitability varies wildly based on location

A recent report from 911 Metalurgist explored the cost and profitability of crypto mining, finding that mining 1 BTC will set you back anywhere between $1,400 and $246,500 — depending on where you are.

4 years ago